United Nations Environment Programme  
 New York Office
 ROLE OF THE OFFICE


The New York Office represents UNEP and the Executive Director at UN Headquarters. As part of UNEP's Division of Policy Development and Law, its role is to enhance the consideration of environmental policy within UN intergovernmental and inter-agency fora, and to serve as a source of information to Governments, the UN Secretariat, civil society and the media on UNEP's work..... Read More

 
 
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Intergovernmental Policy Coordination
The Office’s work in relation to intergovernmental meetings and processes, including the UNEP Governing Council, the General Assembly the Economic and Social Council and other special intergovernmental events and conferences, such as the World Summit on Sustainable Development.............Read More..
 
UN Inter-Agency Affairs

The Office’s work in relation to system-wide cooperation and coordination in the field of environment, through specific UN inter-agency initiatives and major inter-agency meetings, and the work of the Environmental Management Group (EMG)................ Read More..

 


Information And Outreach

The Office’s efforts to raise awareness of global environmental issues within the media and with civil society, particularly within the wider UN community. ...... Read More..

 

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 Featured Publications
Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity  
Children in the New Millennium: Environmental Impact on Health  

Earth & Faith: A Book of Reflection for Action

 
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